Every Colleen Hoover Book Being Made Into a Movie

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Every Colleen Hoover Book Being Made Into a Movie

In 2024, romance author Colleen Hoover burst onto the Hollywood scene when her book, End with us, was adapted into a film and now, even more of Hoover's novels are hitting the big screen. In recent years, romance books have seen a significant increase in popularity thanks to social media like Tik Tokand Hoover is a name that is on everyone's lips. Since 2012, the writer has written noteworthy books that often tell stories of love, sadness and acceptance. Now, these stories will become even more popular after they are brought to life by beloved actors.

Hoover was once acclaimed for her novels, but her fame grew even greater with the release of It ends with us. Starring Blake Lively, the film follows Lily, a woman who falls madly in love, only to realize that their relationship may be more flawed. - and violent - than she expected. After earning US$351 million at the box office End with us is the 15th highest-grossing film of the year, so it's no wonder movie producers are returning to Hoover for more movie ideas. As of now, three more Hoover books are being adapted for the screen.

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True

A woman finishes a mystery author's novel


Verity book cover cropped

One of the upcoming Hoover film adaptations audiences can look forward to is True. First published in 2018, True follows Lowen, a young writer chosen to finish the book of a famous author, Veritywho suffered a mysterious accident. However, not only will Lowen write the novel, but he will also stay at Verity's house alongside her handsome husband and children. In the vein of Daphne du Maurier Rebecca, Lowen stumbles upon some horrible secrets in her new gothic home and must decide how to save herself, her job and her love life.

In May 2024, it was announced that True is being developed into a film by Amazon MGM Studios. Michael Showalter, who previously worked on The great American summer, sickly and humid and hot, and The idea of ​​you, is set to direct. So far, Truth the cast includes Anne Hathaway as Verity, Dakota Johnson as Lowenand Josh Hartnett as Jeremy. True is not only gripping because of its immense popularity, but because it is one of Hoover's only suspense novels. Although romance plays a role, this film will be scary and shocking.

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Mourning you

A mother-daughter drama


Cover of the book Lamenting You

Another Hoover book that has been confirmed to have a film adaptation is Mourning you. The 2019 book follows Morgan, a mother determined to protect her daughter, Claraof making the same mistakes she made, that is, getting pregnant too young and losing her dreams. However, Morgan and Clara's complicated relationship hits another snag when Morgan's husband (and Clara's father) dies in a freak accident. Morgan and Clara try to understand each other while building new relationships with men they never expected to meet.

This film will likely hit audiences just as hard as It ends with us.

As True, some news leaked about Mourning you production. On the one hand, Josh Boone, best known for The Fault in Our Stars, will direct the film. Additionally, Allison Williams will play Morgan, while McKenna Grace will take on the role of Clara, and Dave Franco will play Morgan's love interest, Jonah. Again, Mourning you stands out because it is not just a pure romance, but delves into mother-daughter relationships and sadness. This film will likely hit audiences just as hard as It ends with us.

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Reminders of him

A mother tries to rebuild her life


Cover of the book Reminders of him cut out

Finally, the Hoover book that was recently confirmed for a film adaptation is Reminders of Him. Reminders of him focuses on Kenna, a woman who has just been released from prison after serving five years for a tragic mistake. Kenna's main goal is to reunite with her four-year-old daughter, but everyone she knows has stopped her. The only solace she finds is a bar owner named Ledger, who is willing to help reconnect her family. The only problem is that Kenna can't help but develop feelings for Ledger, making her situation even more complicated.

Despite not having a cast, this is the next Hoover film adaptation that has some sort of release date. Reminders of him is scheduled to debut in 2026and is being produced by Universal. The film will be directed by Vanessa Caswell, who recently directed Netflix's adaptation of the romance novel, Love at first sight. There's currently no news on who will take on the roles of Kenna and Ledger, but considering the A-list stars in Hoover's other films, it seems likely that this one romance the author will see a lot more celebrities in her future.